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Diana Mine (North Fork Mine; Dana Mine; Diana 1 to 8 claims), Jackass Mountain, Kinsley Mining District, Mariposa County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Diana Mine (North Fork Mine; Dana Mine; Diana 1 to 8 claims) | Mine |
| Jackass Mountain | Mountain |
| Kinsley Mining District | Mining District |
| Mariposa County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 44' 31'' North , 120° 2' 21'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greeley Hill | 915 (2011) | 8.0km |
| Coulterville | 201 (2011) | 14.4km |
| Groveland | 601 (2011) | 20.1km |
| Bear Valley | 125 (2011) | 20.5km |
| El Portal | 474 (2011) | 23.6km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 29km |
A former lode Au mine located in the SE¼ (estimated) sec. 24, T2S, R17E, MDM, 2.0 km (6,400 feet) NW of Jackass Mountain (coordinates of record), along the North Fork Merced River, on National Forest land. This property consisted of 8 unpatented claims. Operated in 1901 & 1941. Operated by H. Barnes and E. Henrikson. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
NOTE: MRDS database file #10031065 quite apparently also applies to this locality; however, it presents discreopant T&R values of sec.s 30 & 31, T2S, R18E, MDM. This file also states that this locality was operated by the California Gold Mines, Inc. C/O Mrs. E. M. Coplen.
Mineralization is a vein deposit hosted in slate and hornfels. The ore body strikes NE and dips steeply. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include unspecified underground openings.
Production data are found in: Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957).
Production information: A small production was made in 1901 and 1941. Last ore mined ran 0.47 ounces of Au per ton.
NOTE: MRDS database file #10031065 quite apparently also applies to this locality; however, it presents discreopant T&R values of sec.s 30 & 31, T2S, R18E, MDM. This file also states that this locality was operated by the California Gold Mines, Inc. C/O Mrs. E. M. Coplen.
Mineralization is a vein deposit hosted in slate and hornfels. The ore body strikes NE and dips steeply. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include unspecified underground openings.
Production data are found in: Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957).
Production information: A small production was made in 1901 and 1941. Last ore mined ran 0.47 ounces of Au per ton.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10030965 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Shoofly-Olds Ferry DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- California
- East BeltMining Region
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060430228
